A sincere Thank You to everyone who made Fan Fair 2024 a huge success. 215 fans were handed out during the event and resource fair. 400+ remaining fans were distributed at external sites. Thank you to every sponsors, community donor, volunteer and attendee who made this event so special.

Things you can do to lower your risk of heat-related illness:

Drink plenty of liquids, such as water, fruit or vegetable juices, or drinks that contain electrolytes. Avoid alcohol and caffeinated beverages. If your doctor has told you to limit your liquids, ask what you should do when it is very hot.

If you live in a home without air conditioning or fans, try to keep your space as cool as possible. Limit use of the oven; keep shades, blinds, or curtains closed during the hottest part of the day; and open windows at night.

If your living space is hot, try to spend time during midday in a place that has air conditioning. For example, go to the shopping mall, movies, library, senior center, or a friend’s home. You may also contact your local health department or city to find out if they have air-conditioned shelters in your area.

Dress for the weather. Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing. Natural fabrics such as cotton may feel cooler than synthetic fibers.

Avoid outdoor exercising and other physical activity when it is very hot. Instead, try to find someplace you can be active while staying cool indoors.

If you must go outside, try to limit your time out and avoid crowded places. Plan trips during non-rush-hour times.

Make sure to use a broad spectrum sunscreen, SPF 15 or higher, and reapply it throughout the day, especially if your skin will have continuous exposure to the sun. Wear a hat and other protective clothing, and sunglasses. If you do get sunburned, stay out of the sun until your skin is healed and use cool cloths and moisturizers to treat the affected area.

Ask your doctor if any of your medications make you more likely to become overheated or sunburned

For information on local cooling centers, click HERE

Call for Sponsors

The Gold Standard of Optimal Aging Award Ceremony, a special event recognizing our community's older adults, is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors.

If you or your organization are interested in becoming a sponsor for the 2024 Gold Standard of Optimal Aging Award Ceremony, we invite you to explore the available sponsor benefits. For more information, please visit www.tragerinstitute.org/gsa-sponsors or contact Erica Osborne at Erica.Osborne@louisville.edu.

Coming Soon!

The Louisville Metro Commission for Person’s with Disabilities invites you to a screening of the 2020 award winning, Oscar-nominated documentary film featuring Judy Heumann, directed by James LeBrecht and Nicole Newnham,
and produced by the The Obama's Higher Ground Productions. Following the film, guests can engage in a panel discussion with local community advocates.

Wednesday, August 14th 
6:00-9:00pm EST

Actors Theater of Louisville
316 W. Main Street

Parking is available in the Actors Theater of Louisville Garage for $15.00. For more information, and accommodations/parking assistance, RSVP to 502.714.5128

Input Needed To Support Development of National Plan On Aging

On May 30, ACL released “Aging in the United States: A Strategic Framework for a National Plan on Aging.” The Strategic Framework captures the opportunities and challenges created by the aging of the U.S. population and defines goals and objectives for addressing critical aging issues. It provides a road map for developing a national plan on aging that will advance best practices for service delivery, support development and strengthening of partnerships within and across sectors, identify solutions for removing barriers to health and independence for older adults, and more.

The Strategic Framework was developed by leaders and experts from 16 federal agencies and departments working together through the Interagency Coordinating Committee (ICC) on Healthy Aging and Age-Friendly Communities, with support from community partners and leaders in the aging services network. In the coming months, the ICC and partners will engage with stakeholders across the nation to explore the opportunities and issues in the Strategic Framework and inform the development of the national plan on aging. We are pleased to share the first national public input opportunity!

The National Plan on Aging Community Engagement Collaborative, which is comprised of three ICC partners — West Health, The SCAN Foundation, and The John A. Hartford Foundation — is seeking input from both individuals and organizations on the Strategic Framework and key aging issues. By completing a short online survey, you can help shape the national plan on aging. Please make your voice heard — and please spread the word to help elevate the voices of older adults and community partners!

To provide your input, click HERE

Music in the Park

Thursday, July 18th 
Alberta O. Jones Park
717 S. 23rd Street
11:00am-1:00pm EST

Live Music, Lunch (while supplies last), Health Vendors & Ice Cream 
For ages 55+

Call 502.598.4490 for more information

National Accessible Transportation Accelerator Network

Enhance Accessibility in Your Community with the ATRC CoP

Are transportation barriers impacting your community? The Accessible Transportation Resource Center (ATRC) is here to help! Join our Community of Practice (CoP) to develop and implement solutions that make transportation more accessible for people with disabilities and older adults. This is an opportunity to leverage up to $15,000 in funding, receive expert assistance, and join a network of communities dedicated to improving transportation for people with disabilities and older adults.

Why Apply?

• Work with a supportive team of experts and community members.
• Access resources and best practices to implement effective solutions.
• Engage in mutual learning and problem-solving activities.

Click HERE to apply by Monday, July 22nd

No Cost Support Group

People say you have to let go and move on in your
life, but they don't tell you what you need to do to
accomplish that. The Grief Recovery Method®Support
Group not only makes that possible, but provides
partnerships and guidance to ensure that it happens.
Your feelings are normal and natural. Whether your
loss is from:
- Death
- Divorce or end of
a relationship
- Loss of a career
- Loss of a child
- Loss of trust
- Loss of faith
- Loss of safety
- Loss of health
- Loss of childhood
- Trauma

Join UofL Peace Hospital for this 8 week NO CHARGE Program:

Thursdays from 6:00-7:30pm 
July 11th-August 29th

UofL Health Peace Hospital-Adult Outpatient Center
4414 Churchman Ave

Space is Limited: For more information ,or to sign up, contact Lisa at 503.432.2011 or HERE

Funding Opportunity 

Evaluate Navigator Services in OAA-Funded Caregiver Support Programs

ACL is pleased to announce a new funding opportunity for $2.64 million over three years to better understand the extent to which caregiver navigator services can be effectively used by the programs and entities funded under Title III-E and VI-C of the Older Americans Act (OAA). With this funding opportunity, ACL is emphasizing the themes of “recognizing,” “assisting,” and “supporting” the family caregivers that are central to the Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage (RAISE) Family Caregivers Act and the Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (SGRG) Act, both of which aim to improve family caregivers’ ability to access and navigate often complex systems of services and supports for themselves and those they support.

Additionally, this project will advance national efforts to implement the 2022 National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers. ACL will award one cooperative agreement for a project of national scope to a single entity lasting for a duration of 36 months, with three, 12-month budget periods. The amount of federal funds available will be up to approximately $882,000 per year, pending availability of federal funds. The successful grantee and their partners will work to build the capacity of OAA-funded Title III-E/VI-C programs and the entities administering them (e.g., state units on aging, area agencies on aging, tribes, local service providers) to provide caregiver navigator services.

Applications due Monday, August 5th 

For more information, or to apply, click HERE

Recipe of the Month

Patriotic Berry Trifle

Upcoming Education & Events

Age-Friendly Louisville Workgroups

Housing:

July Meeting ONLY
July 10th
2:-330 PM

Location: Edison Center
701 W. Ormsby Ave

Social Inclusion:

CANCELLED

Outdoor Enhancement: 

4th Tuesday
2:00-3:30 PM

Meeting:
July 23rd

Location: Edison Center 
701 W. Ormsby Ave

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IN-PERSON TRIAD Meeting

July 9th, 2024

 In-Person Networking 11:00am
Lunch 11:30am

Meeting 12:00-1:00pm

 LOCATION 

Our Mother of Sorrows Cafeteria

770 Eastern Parkway

Louisville, Ky 40217

Please RSVP HERE or Call 502.574.5092

Lunch Provided by:

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Compassionate Coping: Managing Stress Effectively

For people with neurologic conditions, understanding the origins of stress and how to cope with it can be key to managing symptoms. In this program, we will discuss how stress can actually be beneficial and how to handle it with self-compassion. Through an understanding of the relationship between self-compassion and stress management, participants will learn tools to manage stress and times when they feel overwhelmed.

VIRTUAL

Wednesday, July 3rd 
10:00am-11:00am

To Register, Call 502.629.1234 (option 4) or Click HERE

Dementia Caregiver's Workshop  

Join the Norton Neuroscience Institute Memory Center providers for a workshop designed for care partners of those with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia. This is an opportunity to learn more about your loved one’s diagnosis and gain a new perspective on your role as a care partner. Program Agenda:

• Understanding Dementia
• Home Safety
• How to use Community Resources
• Caring for the Care Partner
• Understanding and Responding to Behavioral Symptoms
• Communicating and Relating to your Loved One

This event is for family caregivers only, no professionals. In addition, we cannot accommodate individuals diagnosed with dementia in the class. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Thursday, July 11th 
9:00am-3:00pm 

Norton Medical Plaza III – Brownsboro, Suite 400
Nichols Family Community Room

To Register, Call 502.629.1234 (option 4) or Click HERE

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Job Accommodations Make a Difference: Data Points and Implications

During the month of July, we celebrate the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It is often said that good data provides indisputable evidence. A panel of researchers from the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) on Employment for People with Physical Disabilities will share insightful data on how providing job accommodations for people with disabilities does make a difference to perform their job duties and enjoy equal employment opportunities. Presenters will highlight their current research projects and latest observations that will support grantees, federal and state policymakers, job seekers with disabilities, and employers to improve employment outcomes for people with disabilities. 

Tuesday, July 9th 
3:00-4:00pm EST 

To Register, Click HERE

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Serving Older Adults with Limited English Proficiency

Legal assistance, elder rights, and aging services professionals often work with older adults with limited English proficiency (LEP). At the intersection of their LEP status and older age, they often have unique legal needs and may face barriers to accessing services and supports, especially in a language they understand or prefer. Under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, recipients of federal financial assistance cannot discriminate on the basis of national origin and must provide meaningful access to individuals with LEP. Legal assistance, aging services, and elder rights advocates should be well versed in these language access rights and how to utilize tools and strategies to help older adults with LEP access program and services.

This training will cover:

• Background information about older adults with LEP;
• An overview of federal language access authorities most relevant for older adult programs and services, including Title VI, select caselaw, and other federal laws; and
• Practical strategies for working with older adults with LEP, including tips on working with an interpreter, and more.

Wednesday, July 10th 
2:00-3:00pm EST

To Register, Click HERE

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Dementia patients and their families, vendors who support both populations and the general population who want to help raise money for the Annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s scheduled in July. All donations received at this PAAW event will be listed under Team Senior Home Transitions and will be contributed to the Alzheimer's Association total in October.

Saturday, July 13th 
8:00am-12:00pm EST

E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park 
3000 Freys Hill Road

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Supporting Dental Health Care Coordination for Individuals Dually Eligible for Medicare and Medicaid

This webinar will articulate the dental care needs of dually eligible individuals and will highlight promising practices for health plans and providers to meet those needs. Speakers will share strategies to support benefits and dental service coordination in a complex health care delivery landscape while addressing underlying dental health equity challenges facing the dually eligible population.

Monday, July 15th 
2:30-4:00pm EST

To Register, Click HERE

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Healthy Futures Seminar

Volunteers with RSVP are invited to care for their
health and volunteer longer at our next lunch and
health seminar.

Wednesday, July 17th 
12:00-1:00pm EST

Please call Seth at 502.755.1234 to RSVP.

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Robley Rex VAMC Disability Pride

Friday, July 19th 
11:00am-1:00pm EST

800 Zorn Ave
West Entrance 

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Ice Cream Delights with AARP

FREE Ice Cream Social
Sunday, July 21st
3:00-5:00pm EST

Shively City Hall
3920 Dixie Hwy

To Register, Call

1.877.926.8300 or

Click HERE

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Disseminating Evidence-Based Programs to Support Family Dementia Caregivers: The Role of Public Health

Family caregivers provide essential support to people living with dementia, helping them remain at home and engaged in cherished activities. Caregivers need supportive services, programs, and resources to maintain their own health and well-being. Public health agencies play a vital role in ensuring that programs and supports are available and accessible to caregivers. We will share key actions public health can take to help disseminate programs for caregivers, and where agencies may find these programs

Wednesday, July 24th 
1:00-2:00pm EST

To Register, Click HERE

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ADA Anniversary Party and Open House

The Center for Accessible Living will be hosting a party to celebrate the 34th anniversary of the passage of the ADA at their new office location.

Monday, July 29th 
11:00am-2:00pm EST
501 E. Broadway, Suite 310

For more information, or to RSVP, contact Lauren at 502.589.6620 ext 116 

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Alli Woosley
OADC Coordinator

Louisville Metro Government

Office of Resilience & Community Services

The Edison Center
701 W Ormsby Ave Suite 201

Louisville, KY 40203

502.574.5092

allison.woosley@louisvilleky.gov 

You can now get text reminders for TRIAD and links to the OADC newsletter on your phone by clicking the seal below and simply entering your phone number!